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46 mother's helpers are listed in Downers Grove, IL
The average posted rate is $30/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby mother's helpers is 10 years
Mother's helpers in Downers Grove, IL
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi , currently working as a house manager and organizer , I am looking for a part time nanny position , experienced and references available . More than 15 years of nanny / babysitter experiences . Clean record driving , If you need an extra hands running your house let me know , I am helping families to maintain their home and...
Gilda can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have known Gilda for many years. She is kind, she is really good with children. She has a super friendly personality and we trust her with our kids anytime."
Ibeth C.
Joanna R.
Lombard, IL
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving, Caring, Nurturing, Dedicated, And Experienced Nanny
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy spending time with children -playing, taking trips to parks, library and other educational outings. I love to explore the world through their eyes. I have a Master's degree in the Education field from Poland, where I was born. I have been a nanny for over 14 years; I mostly have taken care of infants and toddlers. I'm an...
Joanna can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Joanna to take care of my 6 month old daughter and I could not have been hapier with my experience. Joanna is smart, professional, caring and very mild mannered. My daughter has progressed beautifully under her care and I would highly recommend Joanna to...
Zina S.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Nadia, 29, Chicagoland born & raised. PT online student, child early development & psych. 12+ yrs experience- everything from babysitting to PT mothers helper to a FT live-in Nanny/House Manager. Most of my positions have had the role of house manager, as well as nanny. I own a reliable vehicle, seats 5, and have a clean...
Nadia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"You can tell that Nadia loves what she does, that made our kids feel comfortable and really enjoy her. I'd recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and responsible sitter or nanny, but also her energy was really on the same level as the kids, definitely helps!!"
Annie P.
Kayla I.
Lombard, IL
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am looking to hire a mother's helper. I have an infant. I am not looking for a job. Please do not look at my profile to hire me, as I am not interested in being hired as a caregiver.
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Claire L.
Westchester, IL
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Claire, I live in Westchester and I have been in childcare for 7 years now.
I am looking for a long term full time nanny position as my contract with my nanny family is coming to an end after 3 years!
I am looking to start as early as June 11th and have May 28th- June 4th available for a few trial days.
I have...
Claire can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Hello! I'm Raven, I have five years of experience working with infants to toddlers to middle aged kids also children on the spectrum and I absolutely love caring for them. I'm calm natured, gentle, responsive, child-led, and love being outside. I'm experienced and comfortable with attuning to infant to middle aged children cues,...
Raven can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Hi everyone! My name is Caroline P. I am 21 years old. I just graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Communication degree, and I now live in Naperville.
I have been caring for children and pets for a good part of my life. I began by watching over my little sister as a mother's helper, then before and after school...
I'm a Mom, so I get it and understand the importance of knowing that our kiddos are safe, happy, and healthy while away. I have a Membership at the Brookfield Zoo, DuPage Children's Museum, Shedd Aquarium and the Adler Planetarium, if you're okay with activities outside of the home. I would love to see if we would be a good fit...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
I'd describe my personality as compassionate gentle and loyal.
I like working with kids because it's my passion.
I'm looking for a job that I can connect with a child
I started working with kids when I was 13 as a mother's helper
In my spare time, I like to hike
One thing you should know about me is I am a mom
Kate M.
Naperville, IL
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
My name is Kate, I'm 19 and im looking for full time nanny job! A little about me:
*located in naperville but willing to drive up to 10 miles
*nannied for multiple families
*experience with gentle parenting
*have over 10 years of paid experience (mothers helper starting at 9)
*worked at a swim school as a instructor...
Kate can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Considering it's summer I am available the whole day till about 6 p.m. I haven't taken care of an infant in a while but I would love to take care of one soon! I have cared for 3 kids at a time, the youngest was 1. I started babysitting at 11 being a mommy's helper and went from there!
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
I like working with kids because it's incredibly fun; I hardly consider it a job!
I started working with kids as a mother's helper when I was 10 years old, then I progressed from occasional gigs to becoming a summer nanny.
In my spare time, I like to read, play piano, watch movies, and take walks outside.
Hi, I'm Olivia!
I have babysat small children from ages 3 and up in their homes and I have been the "errand runner" being a mother's helper. I also have taught children at theater camps from ages 3 and up - so I have worked with large groups of youth as well.
Pictures are of me with the main boys I nannied, in Los Angeles.
I...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Nannying isn't a job to me, but an extension to my life I so much enjoy to work with children. I have 10+ years as I am the oldest of 3, I've always been mommas helper. I have experience from newborn to teen. I will work on reaching your child's milestone most importantly while having fun!
Alexa can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Early Education
Payton W.
Hinsdale, IL
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am looking for a summer nanny/babysitting positions. I will be available through August 8th. I am looking to work with 1 to 3 children. I have been driving for over 4 years and have a clean driving record. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old. I was a nanny/mother's helper for a 1-year-old the summer of 2022. The...
Payton can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Hey, I'm Tess! I'm a reliable and energetic 22-year-old who recently graduated from Illinois State University. I've always loved kids so I got involved in childcare as early as possible, first as a Mothers Helper at 11, then as the "neighborhood sitter", and eventually with nannying as well. My focus is on making sure your child...
Tess can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
I started as a mothers helper when I was in elementary school and became an aunt at age 11! At age 16 I became a nanny. I have been a nanny or weekend babysitter ever since. I have spent the last year and a half working with adults with special needs and have a lot of experience in that area. I'm starting a new chapter in my...
Victoria can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Many years of babysitting experience, day camp helper, gymnastics coach, and a degree in early childhood education
Clara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
4.2
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I've worked with all ages between daycares, preschool, high-school, and nannying/night nannying for over 10 years; my area of expertise is newborn-2 y/o.
I have multiple types of childcare certifications, first aid and CPR certs.
I've nannied for children with: ADD, ADHD, OCD, autism, delayed physical/mental/emotional/speech...
Teresa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Tess to watch our 1 year old during the day for about two months while attending classes. Unfortunately, the class ended and we didn't need her on a full-time basis, but our son liked her so much we had to bring her back to spend time with him once a week....
Bailee P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
20 years experience. I started caring children at age 13 and ever since I been a mother s helper. Throughout my life, I found myself either at neighbor s baby sitting or working as a caregiver regularly or on weekends. I really enjoy relationships that I developed with these families as the children grow. It is a joy when a...
Annie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She takes excellent care of whomever she works with."
Lashunda S.
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Downers Grove, IL
Gilda R.
5.0
I met Gilda in 2007 when she applied for a position in the kids hair cut salon I was the manager. Since we hired her, she was enthusiastic, very positive attitude towards coworkers and customers. Always punctual and when required she was willing to stay extra time to help when we were short on...
- Cryspa B.
Joanna R.
5.0
Joanna has looked after our 7.5 month old daughter for 4 months. She is a great care giver and a really great person. We hired Joanna when our daughter was 3 months old. We needed a loving, caring, responsible, reliable person and she has delivered on all counts. It is a really scary thing to...
- Jeanne Y.
Nadia C.
5.0
We had Nadia watch our two kids for two weeks and I'd certainly call on her again if needed. She was wonderful with helping my son through 1st grade virtual learning in addition to helping my 3 yo with preschool type assignments. She played with the kids during break periods and was up for any...
- Kelly A.
Teresa B.
5.0
I was desperate for help during my 3rd trimester. Her flexibility with my changing schedule and circumstances was a lifesaver and my 2yo son really took to her
- Cass F.
Annie K.
5.0
She takes excellent care of whomever she works with.
- Lashunda S.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Downers Grove, IL?
In a lot of cases mother’s helpers take on many of the same babysitter duties that a normal babysitter does. A mother’s helper can help with homework, can supervise children, and can even do light housework. The biggest difference between a sitter and a mother’s helper is typically their age. Usually, a mother’s helper is a “babysitter in training” who isn’t old enough to be alone in a home with children, but can help keep an eye on children while parents are nearby while taking some time to themselves. Review 1 profiles to see which responsibilities mother’s helpers near you are happy to take on.
How can I find mother’s helpers near me in Downers Grove, IL?
Thanks to babysitting websites like Care.com, it’s easy to find qualified babysitters online near you, including mother’s helpers. You can search through Care.com profiles to find a mother’s helper who has the experience you’re looking for and can help tackle the top babysitting duties on your list in Downers Grove, IL. You can even search by hourly rates and check out reviews from real families.
How much does it cost to hire a mother’s helper near me in Downers Grove, IL in March, 2025?
Similar to babysitting rates, mother’s helpers rates can vary based on different factors like their years of experience or where you live. Typically, mother’s helper rates near you start at $30.00.
Ratings for Downers Grove, IL mother's helpers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Mother's Helpers in Downers Grove, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 46 listed mother's helpers.